Starch derivatives are formed when hydroxyl group
of raw starches undergo chemical reaction with functional groups. This
process is performed to remove various defects of the raw starches and
give it useful properties in order to meet the requirements of the
end-use industries. The market for starch derivatives is estimated to
grow at 5.7% CAGR through 2021. This growth is backed by the rising
demand for starch derivatives in various end-use industries such as food
& beverages, cosmetics, paper and so on. Food industry is the major
end-user of starch derivatives especially the glucose syrup. Growing
awareness on the functional benefits of these additives along with
increased use in R&D provides impetus to the demand growth in the
pharmaceutical industry.

The global starch derivatives market
is broadly segmented on the basis of type and applications. The report
analyses starch derivatives market considering the types such as
maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, glucose syrup, hydrolysates and modified
starch. Glucose syrup is estimated to have the highest share globally
due to its excessive use in food and beverage industry. Starch
derivatives are used as stabilizers, thickeners, sugar replacers, and
for other functions in the food and beverage industry.

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